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pottzie 11-19-2013 09:26 AM

How to tell if I have a standard or limited slip auto trans?
 
Just checking on getting a replacement transmission (automatic) for my '97 Maxima. The first question they ask is "Limited slip or standard?" I didn't know there were two types offered, and was told that I probably have the standard one.

Any way to know for sure?

Fakie J Farkerton 11-19-2013 09:40 AM


Originally Posted by pottzie (Post 8879031)
Just checking on getting a replacement transmission (automatic) for my '97 Maxima. The first question they ask is "Limited slip or standard?" I didn't know there were two types offered, and was told that I probably have the standard one. Any way to know for sure?

Check the stickies.
:rotz:

http://www.pbase.com/cleanmaxx_brian/image/19276707

pottzie 11-19-2013 10:49 AM

Didn't see any help in the VIN guide, although thanks for pointing it out to me, might help down the road. All I see is something saying that Maximas can be either a32 or A33. No idea what the difference is between those two. Does that determine which tranmission?

Aflion 11-19-2013 11:07 AM

A32 is 4th gen Maxima, A33 is 5th gen Maxima. It's probably open diff. I think LSD was offered in the later Maxima's and I30's. You could jack up your car, spin a front wheel while its in neutral, and if the front wheels spin in opposite directions, it's open diff.

NmexMAX 11-19-2013 11:10 AM

Might check the tranny code too.

A = open, V = VLSD

jholley 11-19-2013 04:28 PM


Originally Posted by nmexmax (Post 8879081)
might check the tranny code too.

A = open, v = vlsd

+1


Originally Posted by jholley (Post 8863477)

the metallic plate is on the passenger side firewall. Transaxle identification is on the bottom of the plate.

Re4f04a = open non slip

re4f04v = vlsd slip dif

re4f04h = hlsd slip dif

All 4th GEN Maximas sold in the US are non slip. Only Canada got slip differential.

deathwobble 11-19-2013 07:09 PM

Do a neutral drop. If only one tire spins it's a open diff if both spin you have a limited slip :-)




I'm just kidding don't really do that.

pottzie 11-20-2013 01:53 PM

Yep, it's regular non slip, just as everyone has said it would be. Thanks.

1992maximase30 12-30-2013 10:55 PM


Originally Posted by jholley (Post 8879248)
+1



All 4th GEN Maximas sold in the US are non slip. Only Canada got slip differential.

Re4fo4h = hlsd???

I didn't know the maxima/i30 had these

Fakie J Farkerton 12-31-2013 01:42 AM


Originally Posted by 1992maximase30 (Post 8894881)
Re4fo4h = hlsd??? I didn't know the maxima/i30 had these

:sprint:
99.9%sure that hlsd was introduced in 2002.
:confused:

ABIGBRAIN 12-31-2013 04:16 AM


Originally Posted by jholley (Post 8879248)

All 4th GEN Maximas sold in the US are non slip. Only Canada got slip differential.

Absolutely incorrect information right here.

LTXMitch 12-31-2013 10:04 AM

Go around a turn and stomp it. Your front right will spin through most of first gear.

Fakie J Farkerton 12-31-2013 10:37 AM


Originally Posted by LTXMitch (Post 8894960)
Go around a turn and stomp it. Your front right will spin through most of first gear.

Not at all a tell tale.
I have VLSD and it's not consistent on which tire wants to let go and when. Road conditions, etc.

OP figured it out anyways:


Originally Posted by pottzie (Post 8879601)
Yep, it's regular non slip, just as everyone has said it would be. Thanks.

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